"Death. The natural end of all living organisms. They fear it, but then, in the end, they find out how peaceful it is to leave this chaotic place, filled with hate and deceit.
"Just before it all ends, before the final breath they realize how the fear of death had ruled their lives.
"Death is not the opposite of life, it is indeed part of it."
"It's very convenient for you to say that, Iku. You are immortal," Abike replied
"Yes, we don't grow old, we don't get sick and die of natural causes but we do die.
"We have been at war since the beginning of time so I am familiar with the losses and pain that death brings.
The difference is life itself, you mortals get to live, love, and reproduce while we just exist until we cease to exist.
"There is a big difference between living and just being."
"You know this is the longest conversation I've seen Iku have without getting angry and killing someone," Ogbon interrupted, smiling mischievously.